When choosing a method of installation and materials for arranging a stretch ceiling structure in an office or residential space, you must take into account their layout, financial capabilities and your own preferences.
Stretch fabric is considered the most promising material if you need to arrange a ceiling in a private house or apartment. Thanks to its use, it is possible to create an absolutely even coating with durability and excellent performance.
Install stretch ceiling it is possible in a room that has already been repaired, which takes 2-3 hours, and without wet processes and without moving pieces of furniture. Variety of textures and color solutions, the possibility of applying photo printing and the use of special effects allow you to easily determine which stretch ceiling is best for a particular room.
To make a stretch ceiling, you can use one of the following materials:
Despite the similarity of the characteristics of the above materials, they have differences that affect the scope of their application:
Their PVC canvases differ:
But PVC film also has disadvantages:
Polyester fabrics are resistant to subzero temperatures and are environmentally friendly. But they are expensive and not suitable for rooms with constant air humidity. Fiberglass is characterized by mechanical strength and the possibility of multiple application of the image, but it requires additional painting.
Fabric ceilings always have a matte texture. The reflective properties of PVC canvases are in the range from 5 to 70 percent. The choice of material depends on the purpose of the premises and the individual preferences of the owner of the property.
Externally, matte ceilings are similar to a high-quality plastered surface. People with a refined taste prefer just this kind of restrained elegance. Matte finishes work well in brightly lit and spacious rooms. They are combined with the interior decorated in classic style, where there are stucco, columns and antiques. Canvases in pastel colors are popular.
In modern interiors, glossy stretch coatings are the most appropriate. They are preferred by people with an active, innovative attitude. The use of such material contributes to the visual increase in the room, therefore it is often mounted in small rooms. Glossy canvases are sold in an extensive colors... The richer the shade of the canvas, the better its reflective properties will be.
In many ways, the quality and price of the ceiling structure depends on the company that manufactures these products. It is believed that the best stretch ceilings are made by European companies.
Canvases from Europe today occupy most domestic market. Matte and glossy canvases from these countries are of high quality, but French firms have been trendsetters for many years. The cost of their products is higher in comparison with the prices for Russian and Chinese similar products.
In Russia, the production of stretch fabrics is still in the making. The leading position is taken by Saros Design, which has production facilities in Moscow. Her products are represented by canvases of different sizes and colors.
Traditionally, Chinese materials for stretch ceilings are of both excellent quality, not inferior to European products, and fakes. The following companies are in the lead: HALEAD, Gline, MSD. Their stretch fabrics are considered worthy competitors to the world leaders in the industry, but they are much cheaper.
Due to the fact that tension cloths are different colors and shades, each homeowner can realize the most unusual design ideas... It should be remembered that appearance the ceiling surface has a strong psychological effect on the residents.
Different colors transform the appearance of rooms in their own way:
When arranging multi-tiered ceiling structures, they often combine different textures and colors with each other, achieving an original result due to contrast.
Since each room has a specific functional purpose, it depends on which stretch ceilings are better to choose:
Glossy ceilings look effective in small rooms and visually expand the space.
Some owners are interested in how to choose a stretch ceiling to be odorless. Usually, quality products do not smell much. If such a canvas is purchased and professionally assembled, the smell will disappear in a few days.
In stretch ceiling structures, built-in lamps are often installed. Buying them, pay attention to performance characteristics canvas and for the presence of temperature restrictions. The fact is that when the recommended values are exceeded, the material begins to warp.
When operating classic incandescent lamps with a tungsten filament, you must take into account the limitations in their use, since they get very hot:
Incandescent bulbs are inexpensive but have a limited lifespan of around 1000 hours.
When halogen lamps are installed, then certain norms should be adhered to:
They emit more bright yellow light than ordinary lamps, and the resource is 2-4 thousand hours. They are often used when organizing the illumination of work areas.
LED fixtures hardly heat up, there are no restrictions for their installation. These devices are optimal choice for tensioning systems. LED lamp can be used as a source of the main light. With their help, they create visual effects on different types of canvases. Their service life is approximately 5 years. Lighting devices of this type consume a minimum of electricity.
An obligatory design element of stretch ceilings is curtain rods made of different materials... In accordance with the design of these products, they are wall and ceiling, while the latter look the most presentable. The complexity of their installation is due to the fact that a thin panel is not able to withstand the weight of heavy structures.
There are two ways to solve the problem with the fastening of the cornice:
The open version involves the installation of a wooden beam on the ceiling slab in a single level with the guide profiles before installing the canvas. It is advisable to use hardwood. Before installation, the timber is treated with an antiseptic.
After the canvas is stretched, the cornice is attached through a film to a wooden plank. Holes for self-tapping screws must be burned so that the melted edges prevent the material from tearing further.
At hidden method installation, the cornice is fixed on the floor above the level of the stretch ceiling structure. A bar or corner is placed next to it to install a guide baguette. This work is done before measurements are taken. The curtains hanging from the structure look spectacular and harmoniously combine with different types of canvases.
By using suspended structure you can create a stunningly beautiful "starry sky" ceiling in the room. This finishing method is expensive and, despite this, it is popular.
To equip a semblance of a planetarium at home, you need to prepare:
The cross-sectional dimensions of the fiber-optic filaments that act as stars are 0.25 millimeters. To create luminaries of different brightness, they are collected in beams. You can also bring the threads out through a canvas pierced in certain places, and then cut them flush with the material, but it is better to fix them on the back side.
In the second case, it is advisable to give preference to a thin translucent material - although the intensity of the glow is less, the overall picture looks more realistic.
The optical fiber is connected to a light generator that operates independently of the room lighting system. Some models of projectors are capable of providing original effects of movement and flickering of celestial objects.
A canvas of this design, if desired, is decorated with photo printing and some areas are illuminated. Swarovski crystals attached to artificial "stars" help create the unique light diffusion.
Such ceiling structures can radically change the interior of the room. The creation of this effect will not greatly complicate the work and will not lead to their rise in price. As a result, a light barrier will be created, due to which the visual separation of the ceiling surface from the walls occurs. The ceiling seems to be floating in the air.
The use of a special profile with a groove for installing an LED strip helps to achieve a similar effect. The installation of such a multi-level ceiling is not much different from the arrangement of a conventional stretch ceiling structure. When creating it, glossy and matte canvases of different colors are combined.
Depending on the direction of the light flux, the illusion of hovering of the upper or lower tier is created. In this case, various profiles are used, which will provide the desired angle of illumination. For the arrangement of curved surfaces, baguettes made of flexible polymers are used.
The LED strip functions autonomously. It is used regardless of the room's lighting system. Better to buy LEDs low power unless you plan to use the tape as the main light source.
In urban real estate, a stretch ceiling is installed in apartments, offices, restaurants, hotels, etc. But in country buildings operating conditions differ, so their installation has a number of nuances.
When choosing a stretch ceiling for a private household located outside the city limits, you must adhere to the installation restrictions:
A number of activities are performed before installation:
Arrangement of stretch ceilings allows:
/ Stretch ceilings - what material are they made of?
When choosing stretch coatings, many people are interested in what they are made of. This is important for many reasons - from environmental friendliness to special operating conditions that can affect the choice of a particular type of design. Next, we will consider what material stretch ceilings are made of and what are the differences between their different types.
Despite the fact that there are quite a few invoices, there are only two initial versions of products that are used for the production of stretch ceilings:
Both varieties have their own characteristics, which should be considered separately in order to more accurately understand their characteristics and capabilities.
This is the most common type of material that can be used in the production of stretch ceilings. Films have the ability to stretch and are used for installation heat gun, which provides heating of the air in the room.
The film offers a variety of color and texture options. The total number of possible shades and colors reaches one hundred and fifty, and the textures can be as follows:
Width can vary from 1.2 to 1.8 meters. There are options with a width of 2 or even 2.2 meters, but the quality of such products suffers quite a lot. In particular, glossy options with a width of more than 1.8 meters suffer from the fact that their appearance is worse than that of narrower species. Therefore, it is better to choose something in a smaller dimension.
To create a ceiling that is larger than the width of the films, it is necessary to connect several segments together. This is done using a weld seam. It is practically invisible and very durable - PVC products can hold up to hundreds of kilograms per meter.
It is worth considering that polyvinyl chloride does not tolerate low temperatures. If in the room where the finishing will be done, the temperature can drop below minus five degrees, then you definitely should not use it.
This type of design can boast of only one texture - matte, however, textiles have other advantages. First of all, it is strength - it surpasses film products many times.
The next distinctive quality will be the ability to repaint the ceiling if desired. The surface of the textile is perfectly colored and will withstand this procedure up to ten times. If you want to diversify the design with a drawing or painting, for this you can use photo printing, which will blend perfectly on the fabric.
In addition, textiles are not afraid of subzero temperatures, unlike polyvinyl chloride, and it can easily be used to decorate houses in which there is no permanent residence and heating does not always work.
The width of a continuous seamless product for textile options will be much larger than that of PVC. It reaches five and a half meters and there will be no seam. For large rooms, this can be quite important.
When deciding which material is better to make a stretch ceiling, you need to build on your wishes and requirements for the future design. If you need to cover a wide enough room, consider seamless fabric options. If the presence of a seam is not essential, PVC is also suitable.
However, the fabric varieties of such products will be slightly more expensive. At the same time, it will be much more difficult to assemble complex compositions from fabric. There is one more nuance - the glossy texture and the effect of increasing the space, which it gives, will be available only for film types of ceilings.
The choice, as always, is yours. Finding something suitable is always difficult. However, if you take into account all the characteristics of the materials discussed in this article, it will be a little easier to make the choice.
Which stretch ceiling to choose? The answer seems to be simple. Either film or fabric.
Which stretch ceilings are good and which ones are not? The properties of both types by the experts of our portal (see article) have already been considered far and wide. Fabrics are stronger, but film is better to wash. The first ones are seamless, but the second ones can be both glossy and “satin”, and not just matte. Fabric-based ceilings deteriorate from contact with water, PVC - from contact with heating devices. Etc.
Therefore, the question: "What are the best stretch ceilings?" - hardly legitimate. Logic dictates that a combined solution is optimal. Let's say there are PVC stretch ceilings in the kitchen, bathroom and toilet.
In the nursery, fabric is mandatory - on their matte surface, the effects of shelling from slingshots, blows with a ball, etc. will be less noticeable. In addition, it is believed that they are more environmentally friendly, with them it is easier to breathe.
On an unheated loggia - also fabric: they tolerate low temperatures better. And in the sauna, and in the bath - again fabric: they tolerate high temperatures better.
In the "adult" bedroom, in the hall, in the office - no difference. Many of the experts from the forums believe that a gloss is needed in the representative premises: more impression on the guests. This means PVC.
But in the bedroom, the gloss will be annoying. There you need a matte ceiling or "satin", which resembles cowhide leather in its texture. The same goes to the office. But even here personal preferences decide!
Matte stretch ceiling in the living room
So, having surveyed and sorted out our possessions, we come to the question: is the choice really so narrow? What material to choose stretch ceilings for the hall, and from what - for the bathroom? Which manufacturer? What texture, at what price?
There are only 3 brands of woven stretch ceilings in the world. This is Germanic Descor, italian Cerutti and swiss Clipso... Moreover, Descor-branded ceilings are also produced in China and, there are suspicions, in Russia. How much they correspond to the original is unknown.
About the quality. It is believed that Cerutti, thanks to its multi-layer structure, retains water no worse than foil ceilings. Italian products can be used in bathrooms. But it is more expensive than Descor.
Stretch fabric ceiling Descor Clipso is even more expensive. It makes sense to buy Swiss ceilings if there are special requirements for sound insulation, antiseptics, etc. The Swiss company makes an exclusive.
But if you just need quality ceiling into a bedroom or a living room, Descor will do just fine. By the way, a call to retailers conducted on May 27, 2014 showed us that German woven fabric can be bought at retail for only 255 rubles / m2.
The French are considered the pioneers and trendsetters in the development and application of stretch ceilings.
CTN (Creation et Technique Nouvelles - New Design and Technology) is a pioneer in the stretch ceiling business. The products of this company are a recognized standard, and everything good about stretch ceilings can be safely attributed to products under this brand. The only trouble is that the French release the film in relatively narrow rolls - 1.5-2.2 m wide. So in a wide room the high quality of the canvas can be a little compromised by a barely noticeable seam in the middle of the ceiling ...
Stretch film ceiling CTN Approximate prices for CTN film (with a stretch, but without taking into account additional work and materials, in rubles per sq. M according to the price list of the site http://potolok-montazh.ru/potolok-PVH/proizvoditeli/ctn /)
Prices are indicated for matt, satin and opal panels with a width of 2.2 m, glossy panels - 1.7 m
Another well-deserved "Frenchman" in the stretch ceiling market is the CEF company. Work experience - over 35 years. All production is concentrated in France, in the town of Laval. The trick is the development of the texture "under suede", Minus - the narrowness of the canvas: 1.5 m.
Stretch film ceiling CEF CEF products are quite expensive: prices (see the price list on the website http://potolok-montazh.ru/potolok-PVH/proizvoditeli/cef ) start at 590 rubles. per sq. m of films, branded "suede" panels cost 830 rubles / m² together with installation - both white and colored.
Products under this brand are manufactured in the Netherlands, France and Brazil. Therefore, they are often called "Dutch", less often - "French", but for some reason they are not called "Brazilian".
A distinctive feature is the increased film thickness - 0.18-0.40 mm. In this connection - the ability to withstand pressure up to 150 liters of water per square meter. m ceiling.
Stretch film ceiling Alkor Draka The problem is the same as for CTN: a relatively narrow roll: 1.65 m. The canvas is not intended for extreme Russian winters either: it loses its qualities at negative temperatures. But the company's specialists have developed textures for suede, marble, leather and a number of others.
Prices for Alkor Draka stretch ceilings (see the price list on the website http://concordtorg.ru/obrazci-potolkov ) do not scare. The table below shows the cost of the material together with installation in residential premises, including the design of corners, pipes and lighting fixtures (rubles / square meter)
German stretch ceilings are in no way inferior to French ones, but they are quoted on the market a little lower. Apparently, they lack the elegance that the “Manufacturee de France” label gives to the product.
One of the German industry leaders, Pongs, celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2013. The main advantage of Pongs ceilings over French ones is their large width. Size range of rolls in width - 150; 200; 220; 300 cm. But the wider the roll, the more expensive the square. meter of material. There is information that the production of Extrawidth rolls with a width of 380 cm has begun.
Stretch film ceiling Pongs Prices (in rubles) per sq. meter of Pongs film (see the price list on the website http://potolok-montazh.ru/potolok-PVH/proizvoditeli/pongs ) together with installation, but without additional work and materials, depending on the texture, color and width
| Texture and color | Width, cm | |||
| 150 | 200 | 220 | 300 | |
| Matt white | 470 | 550 | ||
| Matte colored | 460 | 520 | 600 | |
| Satin white | 420 | 550 | ||
| Satin colored | 520 | 640 | ||
| Gloss white | 470 | 490 | ||
| Gloss colored | 510 | 600 | 630 | |
| Marble | 1000 | |||
An additional advantage is better cold resistance. The canvases can withstand temperatures down to -5 ° C. Due to the decent thickness - 0.18 mm - good strength.
There is a suspicion that the efforts of the specialists of this company have focused on creating canvases with increased elasticity and various mirror effects. Film from Renolit AG is probably the most for connoisseurs of visual effects. But ... the high quality of the final processing of the material affects its price (see the price list on the website http://potolok-montazh.ru/potolok-PVH/proizvoditeli/renolit ). The table below shows the cost of the material together with a stretch in rubles / sq. m. It is 15-20 percent higher than that of Pongs.
Stretch film ceiling Renolit The Italian company for the production of stretch ceilings was founded in 2008. standard width- 220 cm. Film thickness - 0.18 mm. The main advantage in comparison with French and German manufacturers is prices. This is easy to verify from the table below (prices are indicated in the price list http://potolok-montazh.ru/potolok-PVH/proizvoditeli/malpensa in rubles / m² with a stretch, but without the cost of additional services and materials).
Stretch film ceiling Malpensa How the savings are achieved, if not at the expense of quality - the question is!
The Belgian company Polyplast is the record holder among European manufacturers in the width of the fabric produced - up to 5.2 m (in the stretched state - all 5.5 m). The main drawback is only the white color of the panels.
All production was moved to China, which explains the relatively low price of the product (prices are indicated according to the price list of the site http://nebosvod.su ) - only 260 rubles / m² without installation. However, in connection with this move, there are rumors about a decrease in the thickness of the film to 0.13 mm compared to the 0.18 mm generally accepted in Europe. However, advertising brochures claim that Polyplast stretch ceilings can withstand a pressure of 100 liters of water per sq. m and temperature drops from -40 ° С to + 80 ° С.
Stretch ceilings Gline are the best among those made in China. Their quality is not inferior to European ones, but they reach 5.6 m in width. These are truly seamless film ceilings.
Alas, the prices for Gline products are not lower than European ones. Or maybe even higher (the table shows prices in rubles / sq. M for a film with a stretch, but without additional work and services).
The only problem with Gline ceilings is that Asian foil is often 0.13 mm thick - 0.05 mm less than in Europe. This can affect the strength characteristics of the ceilings.
Produced in years. Kazan and Nizhny Novgorod. The main thing is that their base price is 160 rubles. per sq. m. of film.
Why? One can only guess.
Experts say that thanks to the large thickness of the domestic film, Russian ceilings are incredibly durable - up to 30 years! Allegedly, they have good environmental friendliness and withstand frosts up to 25 ° (although most advertising brochures indicate a more modest range from -5 ° C to + 40 ° C).
Stretch film ceiling of Kazan production The main disadvantage is the narrow stripe: only 140 cm. And the low quality of the color: stains are possible, etc.
In general, it is an ideal material for finishing medium-sized departmental premises: all kinds of "ZhilstroyNormokontroli", etc.
Now that you know the main manufacturers of stretch ceilings, the characteristics and prices of their products, you can competently judge how to choose stretch ceilings. At the same time, one should hardly ask the question: "Which stretch ceiling is better?" Some have better quality, others have better price.
What is and in what cases do they apply? Read the information sheet on our portal
They say that only French manufacturers provide a really chic mirror surface, but the German company Renolit also has its own flavor. It is believed that fabric ceilings are inferior to film ceilings in that they cannot be removed and hung again, but there are craftsmen who do this repeatedly.
Stretch film ceiling of Nizhny Novgorod production It is difficult to be guided even by expert reviews which stretch ceilings are better. For some people, for example, the smell of freshly stretched ceilings is unbearable, and they feel it for years, while others, on the contrary, like this smell.
Although most experts believe that a pungent and long-lasting odor is just a sign of the "left", produced with a departure from the technology, the ceiling.
Perhaps the best choice of stretch ceilings will help you to make comments on the forum, but it may be advisable to watch the video (at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BQS1b5f2I0 ) how to choose stretch ceilings. Or just take a look at the video (see. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wR8YOeti84 ), what stretch ceilings look like.
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Stretch ceilings are practicality, versatility and an incredible variety of designs that can complement any interior. They are fabric and film, glossy and matte, bright and strict. Often it is because of the variety of finishes that it can be difficult to make a choice. Let's compare the advantages and disadvantages different types stretch fabric and find out the whole truth about which stretch ceilings are best to choose, starting from their properties and design.
The PVC stretch ceiling is a durable film stretched over the frame. During installation, when heated to 60 degrees, it stretches, after fixing and cooling, the canvas becomes tight and smooth.
Advantages of a PVC ceiling:
Disadvantages:
What is a seamless or fabric ceiling? This kind of stretching material is an elastic polyester mesh fabric impregnated with polymers. The fabric does not require preliminary cutting and heating during installation.
Advantages of fabric stretch fabrics:
Disadvantages:
The truth is that both types of ceiling coverings have their own advantages and disadvantages. Experts recommend, when choosing a variety of stretch ceilings, to rely on the features of the room in which they will be installed.
What are PVC film coatings? There are several types of textured PVC surfaces:
Less common textured surfaces imitating frosted glass, metal, marble, mother of pearl, silk and suede.
The most popular finish is a matte ceiling. It does not shine with originality and looks more like a classic whitewashed surface. It is distinguished from whitewashing by a perfectly smooth high-quality surface and durability. A discreet matte finish with a rough surface will not tire the eye and will create a feeling of comfort and coziness.
The matte finish will perfectly complement classic interior, as well as a room decorated in a minimalist style.
Glossy canvases have a reflective surface that allows you to visually expand the boundaries of the room and increase the height of the walls. Gloss looks good in small rooms, bathrooms, hallways and kitchens. Such material is perfectly combined with, allowing you to create absolutely incredible compositions on the ceiling surface.
The most harmoniously gloss will fit into the interior in the modern or high-tech style.
The satin surface resembles the fabric of the same name or paint with a slight unobtrusive shine. The soft reflective satin effect makes the room cozy, but not boring. Satin ceilings have one interesting feature- differently, their surface looks different.
The satin ceiling is the golden mean between glossy and matt finishes, it is suitable for any interior design - from the classic to the most modern.
PVC ceilings come in absolutely any color, you can get lost in their variety. Consider the most interesting color schemes for stretch fabrics.
White is the classic ceiling color. It is versatile and can be used in any room with any interior. Why then are tension structures needed, why not just whitewash the surface? The truth is, unlike whitewashing, white stretch surfaces are perfectly aligned and can also be cleaned with a damp cloth.
The red stretch ceiling is suitable for positive, courageous and energetic individuals. When properly combined with other colors, a red stretch ceiling can make a room respectable and luxurious. Here are some tips for using red:
A brown stretch ceiling has a calming effect and a sense of security. Warm shades of brown are usually used to add coziness to the interior. The brown stretch ceiling is well suited for the kitchen, as it will not be noticeable for fumes and splashes. A lighter brown stretch ceiling is suitable for a bedroom.
Colors such as white, red, green and sand work well with a brown surface.
Purple stimulates creativity and imagination, disposes to contemplation and philosophical reflection.
Today, the stretch ceiling is the most popular attribute in the design of ceiling bases. It is quite practical, does not need additional finishing, and is durable. Therefore, many when performing repairs in an apartment or own home interested in how to choose a stretch ceiling and what types are in general.
On the market today building materials they offer a fairly large assortment of stretch ceiling structures, but for the manufacture of canvas it is used in the overwhelming majority of cases using fabric or PVC film.
The types of materials for stretch ceilings are mainly divided into the 2 most popular types - PVC and fabric.
This type of web is made from separate strips of thin PVC film. They are welded together on special equipment. The peculiarity of the installation of such a ceiling structure is to preheat the room to 70º using a heat gun. At this temperature, the PVC film stretches, it is pulled over a frame equipped around the perimeter of the ceiling. After the room cools down to normal room temperature, the polyvinyl chloride sheet narrows, respectively, stretches even more, as a result of which a perfectly smooth ceiling surface is formed.
For the production of stretch ceilings, elastic fabric is also used, which in its texture is similar to the material used in the production of women's stockings. To ensure moisture resistance, the fabric is impregnated with a special varnish, and to give the required color, it is covered with an appropriate polymer.
Glossy or varnished canvas allows you to visually enlarge the room (due to the minimum light absorption, the room visually becomes larger). This option is ideal for small rooms with a minimum amount of furniture. Glossy stretch ceiling structures are effective when it is necessary to divide the room into separate zones. Ceiling surfaces of such texture look especially well in dark corners.
The ceiling with a matte surface is the most popular, a budget option... It resembles a plaster base. Such a ceiling structure is perfectly combined with the interior in a classic style.
The satin fabric resembles a painted, slightly shiny surface. Satin, unlike gloss, has a reflective effect. The silky surface of the satin ceiling gives the room a homely feel, so it is most often used to decorate bedrooms.
A standard single-level stretch ceiling is characterized by ease of installation, minimal costs, and a long service life. The easiest way to look after him is by periodically wiping the dust with a dry cloth. On the market today finishing materials such ceiling structures are presented in a wide variety of textures; there is an opportunity to choose canvases of any color scheme, including those with photo printing.
Multilevel stretch ceilings are already more complex and expensive designs. The most popular are two-level ceilings... They help to hide any, even very noticeable defects on the ceiling base. There are two ways to form multi-tiered ceiling structures: using gypsum plasterboards or using special profiles. The second option is considered more effective (drywall tends to crack even with a little "play" at home).
Provides the ability to create a flat surface.
A wide range of colors, textures.
Fireproof material - does not burn (relatively does not burn)), but very well deformed !!!).
At elevated temperatures does not emit toxic components.
Resistant to flooding - withstands up to 300 liters of water per m2.
Easy to clean - just wipe with a damp cloth.
Microorganisms do not take root on the material.
Provides the ability to form multi-level ceiling structures.
Relatively low cost.
Long operational period - from 10 years, depending on the quality of the material (later it may turn yellow, fade, deform a little - small waves may appear, etc.).
Do not allow air to pass through - impede air circulation (in case of flooding and ventilation holes, it is very difficult to dry out the space under the stretch ceiling, and you must ALWAYS dry it!).
Unpleasant smell the first days after installation.
The structure of the polyvinyl chloride canvas is negatively affected by low temperatures (it can deform or crack), so it is not recommended to install them in cold rooms.
To complete the installation, the use of special equipment is required (air cannon - as a result, heating of the room for installation is required).
At high temperature the material is deformed, therefore, when arranging a lighting system built into a ceiling structure, it is necessary to make thermal insulation from lighting devices (it is better to use diode lighting - it practically does not heat up).
Resistant to temperature extremes.
The fabric canvases are made of sufficient width to allow the installation of one-piece ceiling structures without joints.
They are not afraid of low temperatures.
The material is very durable - resistant to mechanical stress.
Ease of installation, no need for special equipment.
The material is fireproof - does not ignite (check with the installers for the moment).
The ability to repaint the ceiling surface in a different color (you can even draw something yourself, and then wash it off))).
The material does not emit an unpleasant odor.
Has soundproofing properties.
Long service life.
Do not obstruct ventilation.
High price.
The material practically does not stretch; in case of flooding, the canvas is not able to retain water.
Limited choice of colors, textures.
Compared to PVC fabric, fabric fabrics are much heavier.
Output: Having studied the advantages and disadvantages of a stretch ceiling and different textures, we can say that completely ideal structures do not exist. From the huge variety of stretch ceilings offered on the market today, it is quite possible to choose a suitable option for any room interior.
